Disabilities can be visible or invisible. Whatever form they take, they are life-changing — in positive and ___1___ (challenge) ways. This is why it’s so important for people with a disability to be able to talk about it openly and ___2___ it’s so important for people without a disability to learn how to be a supporter. Here are a few steps you can take to do that.
Educate yourself
This starts with understanding and examining your own ___3___ (believe) about disability. Challenge negative thoughts you have about people with different disabilities. Read books, listen to podcasts, watch shows or talk to others ___4___ (understand) their experience better.
Watch how you ask questions
Everyone’s curious about people with disabilities — and ___5___ (curious) is normal — but before you ask someone a question about their disability, ask ___6___ (you): Why do I need to know this? Are you asking out of kindness and a desire to support them, or is it to satisfy your personal curiosity? Examine your motives.
Be respectful of boundaries
Don’t make assumptions about people’s abilities. People with disabilities have learned to adapt ___7___ ways you can’t even imagine. Ask how you can support someone instead of just taking over. And please respect physical boundaries — just because someone looks different, it doesn’t mean we ___8___ (allow) to touch their difference without permission.
Everyone is hiding something
Hiding things, especially from loved ones, ___9___ (be) exhausting and isolating, and it prevents us from getting help and support. It’s time to change that. Unhiding is the key to connection. When we do this, we create a beautiful safe space where everyone can feel ___10___ (see) and loved for who they are and know that they belong. Hiding holds all of us back — unhiding sets all of us free.
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